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Populations with overlapping geographic ranges are known as ______ populations in the areas of overlap.
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Solution
Populations with overlapping geographic ranges are known as sympatric populations in the areas of overlap.
Explanation:
When populations of the same or closely related species share overlapping geographic ranges, they are referred to as sympatric populations. In these areas of overlap, individuals from different populations have the opportunity to interbreed, which can influence gene flow and speciation processes.
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